Anjes

Anjes is a male and also female first name that represents a Dutch and Low German variant of Agnes. This name derives from the Latinizing form of the Greek Hagne (Ἁγνή).

What does the name Anjes mean?

The name Anjes, for both men and women, is a Dutch and Low German form of Agnes. Its origin traces back to the Latinized version of the Greek Hagne (Ἁγνή). Translated, it means 'the pure', 'the holy', 'the chaste', as well as 'the lamb' and 'the lamb of God'. The roots of the name lie in the Ancient Greek term hagnós ‎(ἁγνός) or agní ‎(αγνή), which means 'pure', 'chaste', 'holy', 'purifying', 'sanctified', and 'consecrated', or in the Latin word agnus for 'the lamb'. Through the veneration of Saint Agnes of Rome, known as a martyr, the name spread throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. Other variants include Angnes, Anjeza, Anjessa, Anjesa, Aune, Hanza, Ines, Inez, Iines, Inesa, Inessa, and Innessa. Forms like Jagna, Jagienka, Janja, and Senga are also found. Additionally, there are numerous diminutive forms such as Agnesa, Agnese, Agnessa, Agnete, Agneta, Agnethe, Agnetha, Agnette, Agneza, and Agne. In its masculine form, the name is often given as Agnus or Agnius.

Where does the name Anjes come from?

The name Anjes has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the pure'. The composition of the Ancient Greek words hagnós or agní stands for 'pure', 'chaste', 'holy', 'purifying', 'sanctified', and 'consecrated', while the Latin word agnus means 'the lamb'. The languages in which Anjes appears include Frisian, Dutch, Low German, and Netherlandic.

How do you pronounce Anjes?

The pronunciation of Anjes is clear and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'An-jes' [ˈan.jɛs] and ends with a clear, sharp consonant cluster. The ending '-jes' gives the name a distinctive contour. Overall, Anjes radiates a modern and structured presence – clear, reduced, and sober.

When is the name day of Anjes?

Anjes is celebrated on January 21 and March 2, which are considered name days.

Popularity

In Germany, Anjes is a rather rare first name. In 2016, it ranked 4,252nd on the list of the most common male baby names. In the last ten years, Anjes has been given as a first name less than ten times, which catapulted it to 8,008th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 9,767th. Information on the global popularity and rankings of Anjes in various countries is also available.

Nicknames & pet names

Ani / Jessi

Famous people

• Anjes Tjarks (politician)